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The City of Copenhagen
Copenhagen is an open-minded city with equal opportunities for all citizens. Equality and tolerance are the key values of my visions for the future development of Copenhagen. These are the values that meet the Copenhageners whenever they address the municipality and when they read the guide to the services the municipality has to offer.
In 2004 priority has been given to massive investments in extending and inaugurating new kindergartens and schools – sports and leisure facilities such as public harbour and indoor swim baths are being launched – together with the opening of new service centres in the heart of the city – just to mention a few of the recent initiatives and initiatives for the remainder of 2004 that are to benefit all of the Copenhageners.
Easy Access to Public Service – In June and October 2004, four decentralised service centres will be set up to improve public access to city services. Citizens will be able to receive information from different departments and on different topics such as taxation, childcare etc. Accordingly, a new Ombudsman institution in Copenhagen will be established as of August 2004. The Ombudsman will be dealing with the citizens’ complaints in relation to cases handled by the municipal administration. It is my hope that this initiative will ensure even more openness and that the Copenhageners are met with the necessary respect, dialogue and trust in the public system.
Sports and Leisure Facilities for All – In major cities such as Copenhagen, sports and recreational facilities are not always easy accessed. I have therefore put great effort into creating a new comprehensive laguna beach area called Amager Strandpark close to the city centre. The initiative will be commenced in May 2004. However, decisions in April 2004 have also been taken on massive investments into two public swim baths and into sports facilities such as an outdoor running track, squash and bowling facilities etc. only a stones throw from the City Hall Square and in cooperation with the Danish Gymnastics and Sports Association.
An Attractive City to Live in – In Copenhagen we adjust to the concept of an attractive city to live in by constant dialogue with the Copenhageners. And public hearings have already been in progress in 2004 on the city’s future development. As a result of this work and in order to adjust to the citizens’ request for adequate public services, we are accordingly in 2004 advancing massive investments into new public institutions to ensure adequate kindergartens and schools. At the same time dwellings and spectacular housing projects at the harbour front and in Ørestad – a new city area in the heart of Copenhagen – are to ensure equal housing possibilities.
City of Creativity and Culture – Culture and creativity are key components in Copenhagen, and initiatives are made to support the Copenhagen Film Festival in August 2004 and local facilities for cultural initiatives. Together with the Danish Government, Copenhagen is actively involved in a new Opera House which is soon to be finished and in the establishing of a national theatre. This is only to mention a few obvious examples. In May this year, a strategy was presented through a public private partnership to support creative branches such as the computer games industry, music and design etc. – areas within which Copenhagen already holds a strong position in northern Europe.
Interview with Jens Kramer Mikkelsen
Jens Kramer Mikkelsen, Mayor of Copenhagen until November 2004 and 2004 World Mayor finalist for Europe
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World Mayor 2006
The World Mayor project is now in its third year. As in 2004 and 2005, this year’s World Mayor will again be seeking out mayors who have the vision, passion and skills to make their cities amazing places to live in, work in and visit. The World Mayor project aims to show what outstanding mayors can achieve and raise their profiles. It honours those who have served their communities well and who have made contributions to the well-being of cities nationally and internationally. The most outstanding mayor of 2006 will be presented with the World Mayor award.
In 2004, Edi Rama, Mayor of Tirana, won the Award. The 2005 winner was Dora Bakoyannis, Mayor of Athens and now Greek Foreign Minister.
Between January and May each year, citizens from across the world are invited to nominate mayors for the World Mayor Award. They are also asked to provide reasons for their choice. After the close of the nomination stage, City Mayors, the organisers of the contest, prepare a shortlist of mayors who go forward to the second round of the World Mayor contest. In 2006, the list of finalists includes 50 mayors from North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australasia as well as Africa.